I am a Pre-Medical student, majoring in Physics with an interest in Biophysics. My STEM courses go beyond the pre-med course prerequisites. I chose a STEM related major, because of my strong innate interest in the sciences. Since I was a child, I have had a passion for solving puzzles, finding patterns, and creating clever and unique solutions. I have found that the sciences, specifically physics, fulfill my desire to discover new ways of thinking. It is because of my love of critical thinking that I have succeeded in the sciences. When I study with my friends, I try to find different solutions from those on the answer keys. Once I have exhausted all the ways I can think of to solve a problem, I change the problem, adapt it and create …show more content…
I was curious why this occurs. Employing Washington University’s collaborative approach to learning, my friend and I discussed this issue. Although I knew the answer to the question, I tried to think of electron organizations that may be more energetically preferable and then sought to disprove my own theories to truly understand why what we were taught was true. Due to my love of critical thinking and problem solving, I hope to pursue an MD, PHD in Biophysics. The MD, PHD path is the best fit for me because it combines my love of problem solving with my strong commitment to helping others. Whether as a researcher in Biophysics or a doctor, I will be confronted with numerous problems without easy or straightforward answers. Most importantly, the solutions to those problems could help people by creating more efficient treatments or even cures. In addition to my passion for the sciences, I have embraced opportunities for community service. As a member of Washington University’s Relay for Life Steering Committee, an organization close to my heart, I help organize an event which previously has raised nearly $200,000. As a volunteer at the East Side Health District in East St. Louis, I help reduce the workload of the staff by helping with tasks ranging from patient registration to …show more content…
While admittedly I have a natural disposition to the sciences, I’ve always struggled with languages. Arabic has been especially challenging for me because of how different it is from English. In addition to a completely different alphabet and grammar system, Arabic includes alphabetic sounds not present in English. Even though I have struggled with learning Arabic, I have and will continue to persevere to achieve excellence in my classes. I believe that excellence results from perseverance and commitment. It is because of my hard work and perseverance that I have succeeded in my Arabic